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MK53 JBO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1399cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 185,810 miles on the clock, averaging 11,496 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 JBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,769
Average per year11,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 JBO 55k88k121k153k186k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage176,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage164,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage160,922 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage154,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage146,108 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,865 miles
PASS
Mileage139,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage128,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,923 miles
Since last MOT+23,049 miles
PASS
Mileage105,874 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,546 miles
Since last MOT+21,025 miles
PASS
Mileage84,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage73,642 miles
Since last MOT+18,363 miles
PASS
Mileage55,279 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 JBO

What car is MK53 JBO?

MK53 JBO is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 JBO?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 JBO was 185,810 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 JBO passed its MOT?

MK53 JBO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2018.

Is MK53 JBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 JBO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 JBO?

MK53 JBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.